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Athletes into Superheroes: Conceptual Photography
Photography is a powerful way to make an impression, and creating unique conceptual art is just one way of doing it! A couple of years ago, I absentmindedly scribbled down the idea of shooting skaters...
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Don’t Get Left Behind – Get Your Web Site Mobile-Friendly for Google!
Upswept Creative is Mobile Friendly! Are you? What’s invisible, super powerful, and affects us in Portland as much as people on the other side of the planet? Climate change? No, it’s the Google search...
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Catching up with jewelry designer Fresh Tangerine
from one of our early lookbook photoshoots with Fresh Tangerine It’s been a busy Portland May, but we’re excited we got a chance to catch up with our friend Kimberlee Kogane at Fresh Tangerine! Fresh...
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WebVisions PDX: Design is about People
I got to drop in on the WebVisions Portland conference earlier this month with a longtime collaborator, Jen Barth of Big Small Brands. The conference was a multi-day affair, but even a one-day peek...
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4 Reasons Why Hackers Might Target Your WordPress Web Site
Your web site is vital to your business. It connects the world with your work and gets your audience energized, and every minute you’re without it, you could lose out on a new client who’s ready to...
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Open Source Bridge Day 1: Everyone In Tech Matters
We’re spending a big part of our week at Open Source Bridge, both taking in wisdom and taking photos! On Day 1, I spent a lot of time wishing that I could be in multiple places at once, but I did make...
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Open Source Bridge Day 2: You Are Not Your User
Day Two of Open Source Bridge encouraged us to look beyond our own experience, and try to see the world through a different lens. Not only does it help us be more compassionate as people, but it also...
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Planning and Standing Out for Business Success
Melissa from Wedbrilliant invested in a powerful ecommerce site in order to help her business stand out and grow. If you run a small business in the crowded Portland market, standing out from the crowd...
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Why Your Corporate Headshots Suck–And How To Fix It
“Is that really what I look like?” “I can’t believe I’m stuck with this. I look so tired and miserable.” “I’m just not photogenic at all.” You’ll feel better about your professional headshot if you...
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5 Goofy Jokes to Lighten the Mood at Your Next Photo Session
We all have rough days. Sometimes, those rough days also happen to be on Picture Day. Source It’s the kind of morning when I’ve overslept, had to skip breakfast, and spilled coffee on my shirt. I think...
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Maker Faire PDX: Making it More Super!
“Hi! Do you want to become a superhero?” “...YES!” “Well, come on in, and we’ll get you started!” Maker Faire PDX was a blast this year, and I was so excited that Upswept Creative could be a part of...
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Freelance Web Designers & Developers: We’re Seeking You!
Are you a freelance Designer or WordPress Developer? It’s looking like a busy Fall here at Upswept, and we might just need your help! So, we’re updating our resources and looking for smart, fun, and...
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We’re looking for someone who’s interested in project management for the creative industry, particularly in the area of branding and web design. It’s currently a part-time role, but it’s growing into a...
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Who Shapes a Photo: the Photographer, or the Subject?
What does an honest photo look like? It might involve looking confident while NOT having a big, toothy smile. I recently saw this video experiment (“6 Photographers Capture the Same Person But Their...
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Photos from 2015 Swashbuckler’s Ball
Photos from the 2015 Swashbuckler’s Ball are now online! Did you see us in action at the Swashbuckler’s Ball? We were happy to return for another year to capture this “grand night out for pirates,...
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Breaking It Down: Setting Goals for 2016
The Future Is In Your Hands! Start Setting Goals and Make a Plan for 2016! It’s a new year, and everyone has resolutions and setting goals on their mind. If you’re anything like us, you might start...
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On Keeping Projects Moving and Shifting Gears: an interview with Kelley...
Writing a book is no small undertaking, and neither is being a parent. Kelley “Frisky Sour” Gardiner didn’t shy away from either of those things, though–she resolved to write and edit her first book...
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A Pie-Filled Peek at Smarsh Week 2016
We were pretty pleased to return for Smarsh Week this year, to capture some of the happenings during their activity-filled multi-day event! Employees from the many global offices of this tech company...
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This Weekend! Photobooth at Valentine’s popUP!
Come see us at the Valentine’s popUP event, and get in on our festive and fun photobooth for Valentine’s weekend! Stop by on Friday for the kick-off cocktail party, or visit us over the weekend and...
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Legal Marijuana and Changing Brand Perception
Branding is all about creating a memorable impression of your work that appeals to your ideal client. Sometimes, that means overcoming common assumptions about your product… and when it comes to public...
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